(WBRE/WYOU) — The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is warning the public of a text message scam claiming to be the PA Courts and/or the United Judicial System website.
The courts say the scam involves a text message that says "records show that as of today, there is an outstanding traffic ticket," which must be paid via a scam URL.
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They say the texts go on to outline fictitious actions and penalties that will be taken if the ticket is not paid, including license and vehicle suspension.
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The Pennsylvania Court advises that they will never place calls or send text messages to anyone soliciting payment by credit card, gift card, or any other means of electronic funds transfer for any reason.
Do not provide any sensitive information or forms of payment of any kind to an individual claiming to be involved with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
If you receive a suspected scam text, you are encouraged to contact state and/or local police as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555 or scams@attorneygeneral.gov.
